Serif Normal Ifrak 8 is a light, normal width, medium contrast, upright, normal x-height font.
Keywords: book text, editorial, longform, publishing, academic, classic, literary, formal, scholarly, refined, readability, tradition, text setting, editorial voice, print authority, bracketed, oldstyle, calligraphic, open counters, diagonal stress.
A traditional serif with bracketed, wedge-like serifs and gently modulated strokes. Curves show a subtle diagonal stress, with rounded bowls and open apertures that keep text color even. Uppercase proportions are stately and slightly narrow, while the lowercase has a compact, bookish rhythm with moderately tall ascenders and clear, two-storey forms where expected (such as the “g”). Numerals align in a proportional, text-friendly manner with smooth curves and restrained terminals.
Well-suited to continuous reading in books, essays, and editorial layouts where a familiar serif texture is desirable. It also works for headings and pull quotes that need a classic voice without excessive ornament.
The overall tone is classic and literary, evoking printed books, academic material, and editorial typography. It reads as formal without feeling rigid, balancing refinement with approachable clarity.
The design appears intended as a dependable, conventional text serif that prioritizes comfortable reading and a time-tested typographic presence. Its restrained contrast and bracketed serifs aim for an even page color and a dignified, print-oriented feel.
Details lean toward oldstyle influence: the serif joins are softly bracketed, terminals are slightly tapered, and round letters maintain generous interior space. In paragraph settings the letterforms keep a calm cadence, with punctuation and capitals projecting a traditional, institutional character.